Museum of Science · 1 month ago
Senior Officer, Individual Giving
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yrThe Museum of Science in Boston is one of the largest science centers and cultural institutions in New England, engaging nearly five million people annually. They are seeking a strategic and passionate fundraiser to manage high-capacity donor relationships and drive fundraising initiatives aligned with the Museum’s mission.
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Responsibilities
Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, including six- and seven-figure prospects, to meet ambitious revenue and engagement goals
Strategically engage board members to support trustee giving expectations and identify meaningful philanthropic opportunities
Lead thoughtful, personalized conversations with prospective donors to align their philanthropic goals with Museum priorities
Develop compelling proposals and gift strategies, including understanding various giving vehicles and planned giving options
Identify and cultivate under-engaged or research-identified unaffiliated prospects to grow the donor base
Serve as a trusted partner to Museum leadership in engaging donors, advancing fundraising priorities, and shaping strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Proven success in managing high-capacity donor portfolios and closing major gifts; comfortable engaging with donors of diverse backgrounds
Creative and tenacious in developing strategies for donor engagement and cultivation, with a track record of delivering on ambitious goals
Excels at building long-term, meaningful relationships with donors and internal stakeholders
Strong writer and speaker, able to craft compelling proposals and articulate the Museum's mission with authenticity
Deeply passionate about the Museum of Science and its mission to help the world love and trust science, with a desire to make a measurable impact through philanthropy
Company
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is a science center and cultural institution that aims to promote engineering education awareness in the U.S.
Founded in 1831
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.15MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2022-01-04Grant· $0.15M
2012-09-12Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Miriam Kronberg, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Todd Sperry
Chief Marketing Officer
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